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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1967
Page
4
The editorial notes that a small gathering has a quality not found in solitude. It compares the unity of believers to a coal of fire that must be joined with others to stay alive, quoting Matthew 18 20 to emphasize communal strength and presence.
A family recounts hosting granddaughters Laurie age three and Beth one and a half. The visit involves chasing toys, mud tracked upholstery, park excursions at Sunset Park with four color horse swings and a playground, and a punch-ball blow up assist from Grandma Shalla. The writers note effort, weather, and the joy and chaos of entertaining young guests.
A humorous Father’s Day reminiscence contrasts the pat on the back with frugal truth. It jokes about the neglected dad, his modest upkeep, and the family’s lighthearted plans to celebrate with pie, sugar, and a borrowed car, all under a teasing tone.
A retrospective from Washington recalls events and people from a decade ago including graduations at Iowa State College with Orville Griggs family, Sharon Griggs Logan earning degrees, Ed Crayne placing in swine judging, and Donna Peters graduating Monmouth College. Local notes cover gas conversion at ISU, YMCA leadership, 4-H activities, a flower show, summer programs, weather, council parking changes, a horse sale, parish and college staff changes, flood relief, and community honors reflecting a busy community record.
Assistant Democratic leader Russell Long urged senators to declare Sen. Thomas Dodd innocent of any wrongdoing. He argued no censure unless there is proof Dodd profited personally from campaign funds and noted Dodd spent more of his own money for political purposes than from testimonial funds. The Senate postponed Saturday session to allow Dodd extra prep time, with Monday possible vote. A Dear Lyndon letter connected to a fund raising dinner threatened to hurt Dodd's case.
South holds five clubs two hearts and no easy bid after East overcalls Two Clubs. Doubling favors defense with four potential tricks. a pass hides misfit while preserving potential profit. three clubs informs partner of club void with slam chances, while two hearts uses a direct raise to show limited values and avoid misreads.
The gravure printed stamp debuting this fall features Thomas Eakins painting The Biglen Brothers Racing. Released Nov 2 in Washington DC, the multicolored design includes a licensable gilt frame and red yellow blue and black inks with river blues dominating. First day covers should be sent to the Washington Postmaster about six weeks before the November deadline.
Cloverettes met at the Legion Hall to plan a bake sale for June 17 at the Crawfordsville Locker. They announced the July 12 Achievement Day at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall with public viewing of projects. Members demonstrated sewing techniques and pattern work, with several going to 4-H events and a Washington trip scheduled for late June into July.
Ron Rickenback of Chugwater Wyoming rides a seven year old English bicycle toward Expo 67 in Montreal. He left June 1 and has not yet announced his arrival date, reporting no flats so far while resting in Riverside.
Washington Evening Journal, Washington Iowa, lists staff roles including editor David Elder and business manager, news editor Charles Morris, local advertising leader Bob Shaffer, and production superintendent Howard Hazen. Publication is afternoons except Sundays and holidays.
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